August 2021 has arrived andPokemon GOtrainers have a wholenew calendar of events and activitiesto prepare for. The game’s biggest changes now arrive with each new Season (usually every three months), but each calendar month does still bring a decent list of new Field Research tasks, or at least some different rewards, into the mix. Theseasonal Field Researchassociated with the Season of Discovery are still sticking around just a bit longer, but there’s a long list of other new rewards that many trainers will likely want to check out....

Pokemon GObrings theIce-type PokemonVanillite as a Spotlight Hour event feature. The mini-event runs for an hour and increases Vanillite’s wild spawn rate, making it easier to get numerous encounters. The increased spawn rate poses an excellent opportunity to farm Vanillite Candy, and participants also get a special bonus for the event’s duration. Vanillite has a maximumPokemon GOCP of 1168and a stat spread comprising 118 ATK, 106 DEF, and 113 STA. Evolving the monster increases the power level even more; players can evolve their Vanillite into a Vanillish and later their Vanillish into a powerful Vanilluxe....

Summary Not many fans were likely expectingPokemon Legends: Z-Ato be the major new title announced during the Pokemon Day presentation after rumors of a new Unova or Johto game circulated in the online space. However,Pokemon Legends: Z-Ais a more than welcome surprise for a variety of reasons, including a return to the Kalos Region and the potential for closure on a lot of lore left unexplained at the end ofPokemon X and Y....

Despite being a starter choice in every generation, Grass-typePokemonare often overlooked. Their vulnerability to flashy Fire-types (as well as several other type disadvantages) can make them seem weak, especially in comparison to other starters. In spite of that, every new game brings in some incredibly powerful Grass-types who often steal the show. RELATED:The Strongest Grass-Type Moves Of Each Generation, Ranked From cute friendly Pokemon to mythical creatures of legend, Grass-types are often more than meets the eye....

Capcom released the asymmetrical online gameResident Evil: Resistancealongside theResident Evil 3remake. While the multiplayer offering hasn’t received quite as much attention as the remade survival horror classic — for better or worse given its mixed reception — there are still plenty of players taking part in the experience that pits four Survivors against one Mastermind who is attempting to prevent their escape from a cruel experiment. The developers released a roadmap confirming they will be supportingResident Evil: Resistancefor some time with additions like new characters,starting with Jill Valentine as a Survivoron April 17....

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringswill be introducing the long-anticipated Mandarin villain of the comics. However, Dave Callaham, one of the co-writers of the newMarvel Studiosfilm, explains that the title doesn’t really fit the version of the character portrayed by Tony Leung. The Mandarin was firstmentioned inIron Man,but mainly as a character who operated in the background. It wasn’t untilIron Man 3thatfans were able to get a look at the face of the villain, or so they thought....

Even though it was released in 2016,Stardew Valleyremains one of the top-grossing farming sims in 2023. Among the multitude of activities available, tending to various crops for cooking, crafting, or selling remains a primary focus for players. Take, for example, the delightful and visually appealingRed Cabbage. It is a vegetable crop that reaches maturity in 9 days. Growing it can be both enjoyable and rewarding, but it requires Red Cabbage seeds....

Crew members are an important element inStarfieldfor players who wish to improve the operations of both their Ships and Outposts. Each companion and crew member comes with their own unique set of skills pertaining to different departments. While some characters, such as Andreja and Simeon Bankowskimake great companionsfor planetside missions, others excel as crew members. Crewmembers can be assigned to any of the player’s owned Ships or Outposts to help them run more efficiently....

Summary Rocksteady Studios is known for putting in many exciting easter eggs in theBatman: Arkhamgames and it seems thatSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueis no exception. Players can roam around Metropolis and discover some of the best easter eggs inSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguethat reference other DC Comics properties and events, with some, even being ones that audiences and readers might not have expected. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueoften has a deep cut in the DC world, and players can find an abundance of easter eggs and references to the DC Universe....

Summary Alan Wake 2’s Saga Anderson is arguably one of the best female leads in gaming from recent years. The FBI agent is fearless and determined despite everythingAlan Wake 2throws at her. Beneath her cool jacket is a red sweater. It may seem negligible at first, but the sweater has a lot of meaning for Remedy’s culture and Anderson’s character. Remedy is a Finnish studio. ThoughAlan Wake2takes place in the United States, there are elements of Finnish culture sprinkled in....

Here’s a number that may make your head spin: there are (as of this writing) 1,215 episodes ofPokemon have been produced. So for all of you who are complaining thatOne Pieceis too long…well, this may put some things into perspective. What’s even crazier is that there is no sign of the series ending anytime soon (despite Ash finally becoming a Master Champion in the latest season). Despite the various different episodes, there are many memorable episodes of the franchise that fans consider their favorite....

Quick Links Puzzles like those inWordlecan become challenging for players, especially for those who don’t know where to begin solving this predicament - like today’s puzzle. Unlike other days, where word choices are simple, certain days like this one can have the game provide players with a word they are not always using every day. However, just because today’sWordlepuzzle can get difficult doesn’t mean it’s impossible to solve. Thankfully, knowing where to begin can help players crack the code to this puzzle much faster, especially if they have the right perspective with regard to clues, hints, and tips....

The base game ofXenoblade Chronicles 3leaves quite a few unanswered questions, many of which serve as the basis of the story DLC “Future Redeemed.” The DLC takes place a considerable amount of time before the main story and features a wholly different playable party to the base game. Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemedhas a number of changes, new features, and additions to the base game’s gameplay, and this guide will explain all such changes and additions....